Alexandria Walking Tour
Alexandria, Egypt
Why Walk Alexandria
Alexandria's five-kilometer Corniche along the Eastern Harbour is one of the great waterfront walks of the Mediterranean. The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a tribute to the ancient Great Library, anchors the cultural landscape, while the Roman amphitheater, Pompey's Pillar, and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa trace the city's classical past. The old European quarter retains Belle Epoque architecture, aging gracefully alongside Greek cafes and Italian-style piazzas. The Anfushi and Attarine neighborhoods reward walkers with antique shops, fish restaurants, and the kind of atmospheric decay that inspired Lawrence Durrell's Alexandria Quartet.
Free Alexandria Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free Alexandria walking tour with audio narration. Use it to explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay, Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, plus hidden gems like Attarine Mosque neighborhood and Montaza Palace Gardens without booking a group tour.
This Alexandria walking tour is built for travelers searching for a audio guide, a free walking route, or the Roamee app for Alexandria. Start with Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Citadel of Qaitbay, then branch into local context, photo spots, and neighborhood stories as you walk.
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Must-See Stops in Alexandria
- •Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a striking modern library shaped like a tilted sun disk, built in tribute to the ancient Great Library on the Mediterranean shore
- •Citadel of Qaitbay — a 15th-century Mamluk fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- •Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa — a 2nd-century underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art across three levels of carved rock
- •Roman Amphitheatre — remarkable Roman-era remains that stand as testament to the engineering and culture of the ancient world
- •Corniche waterfront — a five-kilometer Mediterranean promenade stretching from Qaitbay to the Bibliotheca past Belle Epoque buildings and seafood restaurants
Hidden Gems in Alexandria
- •Attarine Mosque neighborhood — antique dealers and book stalls in atmospheric streets near the old cotton exchange
- •Montaza Palace Gardens — royal gardens and beaches at the eastern end of the Corniche, far from the crowds
- •Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque — a stunning 1940s mosque with elaborate interiors, often overlooked by visitors
Walking Tip
The Corniche is long — consider walking one direction and taking a taxi back, or focus on the stretch between Qaitbay and the Bibliotheca.
Best Time to Visit
March through May and September through November offer warm Mediterranean weather without the summer humidity.
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